Spinal Tap’s Bassist Goes Solo… for Real
“Derek Smalls” (the genius Harry Shearer) knows that fine line between “clever and stupid” – and explores it in his new “Spinal Tap”- inspired solo album. Turns out, being an aging rock god makes for some great music.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: In Their Own Words
David Crosby and Neil Young have two memoirs each. So who hasn’t written one? Graham Nash or Stephen Stills? As to those who do tell all, drugs, ex-lovers, politics, and model trains all come into play.
David Byrne’s New Album: Just One Reason to Be Cheerful
David Byrne’s curated some interesting reasons to stay positive and hopeful during these depressing times… Plus he’s got a new album (“American Utopia”) to go along with it.
Everything Fab Four: The Beatles Underground
The Beatles were initially a terrible fit for the jazz-oriented Cavern Club but they soon took Liverpool by storm and eventually made this underground club an important landmark in pop music history.
UK’s Dose: “Furniture” That Sounds Good
The release of their debut single has the indie music world buzzing. Our interview with Dose bandmates Sean Turland and Ewan Barr gives a look inside their “noise-rock” style.